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Vauxhall Astra
The Vauxhall Astra is a rebadged model of the Opel Kadett that has been marketed in the UK since 1979. This small family car comes in a three-door or five-door wagon or a hatchback version with engine displacement ranging from 1.4 liters to two liters.
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What is wrong if your windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing on your vauxall astra?
Fuses That "Blow" Repeatedly
Without being able to "hands on" troubleshoot the circuit served by the repeatedly blowing fuse, none of us can identify the specific defect which is causing your problem.
Therefore, the following generic answer can be applied to any electrical circuit, whether in a vehicle, or in a building, or whether alternating current [AC] or direct current [DC].
Fuses [and Circuit Breakers] are safety devices designed and installed in electrical circuits TO PROTECT the conductors [wires] and other components from short circuit conditions and/or overload conditions which cause an extremely large flow of electrical current [measured in Amperes], which causes overheating of the conductors that results in damage to the insulation and the conductors.
And in a worst case scenario, the probability of a FIRE which could destroy the vehicle, house, or other structure in which the circuit is located.
When a fuse or Circuit Breaker [and replacement fuses, or repeatedly "tripping" Circuit Breakers] "blow," especially if it happens repeatedly, is an indication of an UNSAFE CONDITION in that circuit, usually a short.
The fuse or circuit breaker is doing what it was designed, intended, and installed to do, that is to protect the conductors and components of the circuit which it serves.
The proper "fix" for this issue is for a qualified technician, who knows what he or she is doing, to troubleshoot the involved circuit, find and identify the defect, and make proper repair [s], BEFORE replacing the fuse again [with the properly sized fuse or before resetting a circuit breaker].
Some ignorant few people will suggest installing a larger fuse or breaker to solve the problem, BUT that will only increase the hazard, not correct it.
Do not follow "bad" advice by installing a larger fuse in a misguided attempt to correct the problem. To install an oversized fuse would almost guarantee damage to the wiring and the probability of an electrical system fire.
How do you change air temperature sensor on 2003 Astra?
how to change air temperature sensor on astra 2003
how to change air temperature sensor on astra 2003
A symbol of a car with a spanner stays on when driving vauxhall zafira?
There is a fault in the engine electrics. The light means "Fix Me".
How do you change a front fog lamp Unit on a 2006 Astra?
you would have to turn the steering wheel in the oposite direction and then get a light and you are most likely to see a box which are you front lights and if you look below there should be you fog light section !
their is actually more to it than that you dont have to turn the steering wheel because if you lay on your back.under the front bumper you can see the fog light units.from underneath.their are two srews at the bottom of the unit which you need to undo.At the top of the unit is just one.the off side unit is a little harder to do as you cant see the top screw you can only do this by feel.
Why is no fuel getting to the engine of a vauxhall astra diesel?
fuel fillter may be blocked
fuel relay switch
Where do you put the water for the radiator on a Peugeot 205 GTI?
If no reservoir, have you checked the side of the raditor for a filling point? probably there same as an old 306
Yes you need a Torx bit to remove the sump plug. Also be careful when you remove the sump plug, there is a O ring on the plug that may fall off.
Oh by the way, alot of Astra bolts use Torx
(Many manufacturers recomend that you replace the sump plug & o ring)
What is the s button for on a vauxhall astra 1.6 petrol automatic 1997?
sports mode, simply holds revs longer before changing to a higher gear.
How do you change the boot struts on a Vauxhall Astra van?
With care. The boot/tailgate lid is VERY VERY heavy. (it's the glass!)
Before you attempt it, use a suitable support for the lid. A length of 2 inch square wood is recommended to prop it up, or a very muscular mate.
Once you have supported the lid, prise the spring clips in the top and bottom of one strut out using a screwdriver. Take care, they tend to "fire off" or "ping off" with force. Safety goggles are a good idea.
Remove the old strut.
Fit the new one. The clips in the new one are "self fitting" so no tools should be needed to fit the new ones.
Then do the other.
Carefully remove the Supporting Brace (in case the new struts are defective or incorrect).
Job done.
(Seen someone remove both at once, without using a support, broke the glass at £350, did £600 in body damage to the car, needed 12 stitches for glass cuts, got glass fragments in their eyes..... be warned!)
What is the used price of an Astra A70 going for?
200-300 dollars tops,i have had many guns and still go back to my a-70 for comfort and reliabilty "ol reliable".
The screen wash is not working on my Astra?
can youhear the pump trying to squirt water? Yes
is there water in the washer bottle? Yes
check fuses - Ok what fuse and where?
check nossels - keep clearing
How do you change a wing mirror on a vauxhall Astra?
Changing the mirrors is not a hard process but has a few steps. The first is to take off the side panel. Then look for the bolts that hold the mirror in place and remove them. Then replace the mirror and then the door panel.
How do you put your code into your radio on your Vauxhall Astra if it is in safe mode?
I Have a Astra Mark 4 vr500 radio please can you tell me how to entre the code Type your answer here...
What size spark plug spanner do you need for a vauxhall astra 1.6?
Unless someone has fitted the wrong plugs, for both 8 and 16 valve engines you will need a 10mm plug spanner, which is 5/8" (or 16mm) across the flats. Both engines have the plugs way down in the head, so a good quality plug socket with a rubber insert, and with a locking mechanism to the socket extension bar is recommended.
(If the wrong plugs have been fitted, the socket size is 13/16 (21mm) AtF)
How can you disable the engine light on holden Astra TD?
you really shouldn't disable that light. whenever you get the problem fixed the light will go out on its own. should you disable it you have no way of knowing of any problems your engine may have in the future.
What does the ti in red stand for on a vauxhall astra cdti?
Sports diesel. 110kw manual, as oppossed to 88kw auto(not red)
Why does Warning light shaped like radiator with fan stay on astra mk4?
Car goes into emergency mode the car has electronically controlled cooling the car is OK to drive but ideally needs diagnostic checking so fault can be rectified .
Where is the paint code for your 2001 Vauxhall astra?
paint code is usually inside drivers door aperture (bottom of "b" piller) on a label ,or can sometime be on the bonnet slam panel on a metal plate , if you get really stuck, ring vauxhall garage and ask the parts dept to load your registration number on to their computer, and they wil be able to tell you
Where is thermostat on astra 1.7 td?
The thermostat is located on the front bottom of the engine. You can follow the radiator water hose from the radiator to the thermostat.
Where is the starter motor on a vauxhall astra?
at the back of the engine underneath the oil filter. one bolt on the bottom side of starter the top bolt screws in from the gear box side
What mileage do you change cam belt on a vauxhall astra 1.4?
Does a vauuxhall aastra 1.4 petrol turbo have a cam belt or is it chain driven
What does a control arm of a vehicle do?
A control arm is a track control arm. It is usually a rod linking the steering rack to the hub or wheels of a car. When worn can be detected by a knocking sound when driving over bumps or when rocking the steering wheel left to right
Why has your speedo n rev counter stop workin astra coupe?
The earth wire on the vehicles inlet manifold has come un-done!
